Notary law · New York
New York requires the notary to record electronic notarizations in a tamper-evident journal for 10 years.
Commissioning authority
New York Department of State
Commission term
4 years
Statutory fee cap
$2 per signature
Notary journal
Yes
Remote online notarization
Permanent
Surety bond
Not required
E&O insurance
$25,000 E&O insurance recommended
RON detail: RON authorized under Executive Law §135-c; separate registration required.
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